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A great hotel near the National Zoo

The Shoreham is a classic hotel that overlooks Washington DC from atop a hill next to Rock Creek Park. It's easy to access from the Beltway, and with a Metro stop right across the street, equally easy to get to and from the museums and attractions across town at the National Mall. The hotel has an old-school glamour but is also very comfortable for families with large rooms (ours had a sitting area with a wall that meant we could put the kids to bed and hang out on the couch and drink some wine).

Tips for Families

The breakfast buffet at the hotel, while it isn't cheap, is a great value because it's so lavish. My kids loved it and we didn't really need lunch because we ate so much (that means it basically fueled an entire day at the Smithsonian!). Make sure you check out the hotel grounds too - there are hammocks as well as chess and backgammon tables.

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Suggestions for nearby family-friendly accommodations

The National Zoo is right up the street, and the hotel is one Metro stop away from Dupont Circle, home to Kramers Books, one of the city's great bookstores. Walk from there to the Phillips Collection, a wonderful small art museum that's perfect for kids. Next to the hotel, you'll find Rock Creek Park where you can go for an urban hike or even borrow one of the Omni's bikes for a day outdoors.

Suggestions for nearby family-friendly restaurants

Open City across the street serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with snacks in between. The baked goods are fantastic and the vibe is friendly.

Great experience

Submitted by: guest

We stayed at this first class hotel at a very reasonable rate and were treated like every other first class guest. (Not always the case when booking through third parties.) If you're visiting DC for business or pleasure this is a great choice. A little out of downtown, but right on a Metro line. Wonderful dinin...